Hong Kong-based startup Unikeys has launched the pre-sale of its crypto-asset hardware wallet, dubbed UKey card, across the world.

UKey card is claimed to be the first hardware wallet that comes with a three factor authentication to ensure biometric security.

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Unikeys has entered into partnership with French biometrics solutions provider IDEMIA to manufacture a finger print sensor embedded smart card wallet.

The wallet stores a user’s biometric data on the card’s Secure Element, which then biometrically authenticates the user’s identity for every transaction to ensure security.

The UKey card resembles a regular credit card (ISO/IEC 7810). Presently, the card is compatible with Android phones and tablets via NFC.

The card also supports crypto payments using Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash.

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UKey card’s Secure Element has been certified to the standard of Common Criteria EAL6+.

Unikeys CEO and co-founder Alexandre Tabbakh said: “When conceptualizing the UKey card, security and user experiences are our top priorities. We believe the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies will happen only if it’s made easy to transact and can be stored securely: that’s when ‘biometry’ came to mind.

“We are confident our game-changing sleek design, together with the most advanced biometric sensor, makes an all-round solution for end-users transacting with crypto-assets.”

The pre-sale of this card on 10 May. It is available at a discounted price of $89 for three months, following which the card will be sold at its original price after this period.

The worldwide delivery of the card will begin this September.